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Fuel cells produce electric energy by a cold "combustion"; of hydrogen. Similar to batteries, they are conversion devices rather than genuine energy sources.
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Technology field: Innovative traction concepts and energy sources
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector
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Overall rating
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Overall potential: interesting |
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Time horizon: long-term |
date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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